Letterpress Setter and Set-Up Operator jobs in Gary, IN

Set-Up Operator/Spot |Hammond, IN

Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

Starting Pay: $16

Shift(s): 2nd (2:30p-11:30p) OT when needed

Requirements & Skills:

·       1 year(s) of previous spot set-up skill, knowledge, and experience preferred

·       Must have proven abilities in communication, organization, setting priorities

·       Experience with process improvement methodologies to improve efficiency and                                  effectiveness.

·       Ideal candidate is hands-on, has a strong mechanical aptitude, enjoys problem-solving, and is capable of successfully managing a team of diverse employees.

·       Familiarity with PCs, CNC machines, in-house software, and Cincinnati Milacron press brake equipment.

·       Prior mechanical training or background. Strong mechanical aptitude

·       Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.

Primary Duties Include:

•            Set up machines with proper dies, or fixtures, and machine setting to ensure integrity of parts. 

•            Ensures and verifies quality of fabricated parts by using samples, drawings proper measuring tools.

•            Plans sequence of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of metal.

•            Understands metal bending techniques and industry best-practices.

•            Provides input to enhance existing production methods.

•            Works independently with minimum supervision and/or willing to work in a team environment, which may include working on projects and/or equipment that is outside of original job scope.

•            Recommends hiring and releasing of production personnel.

•            Conducts training, coaching, and development of team members.

•            Assists with other departments when necessary.

•            Maintains awareness of, and continually practices, safe work habits.

•            Maintains an organized and clean work area. 

•            Works overtime when needed. (Nine or more hours per day, with occasional weekends.)

•            Able to work in a variety of temperature conditions.

•            Maintains accurate records, both paper and electronic, related to incoming and outgoing materials, job orders, shipping tags, etc.

•            Continually updates knowledge of fabricating equipment and forming industry standards.

•            Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

•            Attend company-sponsored training as required (i.e. external, in-house, web/computer based, etc.)